Many parents want to improve their parenting. When I ask kids what they want most to change in their house they usually respond with more family time. Running household errands and doing chores is not how children interpret family time together. Although those things...

Chore & Behavior Contract: __________ agrees to do the following chores and will earn 1 star (*)per chore for every day she completes the following chores: Empty the dishwasher when Mommy or Daddy instruct her to. __________ will empty top rack on odd days (...

Being the parent of a gifted child may seem like every parent’s dream. However, after experiencing the emotional meltdowns one might disagree. There is a certain amount of patience and empathy that parents need to be aware of when parenting these unique children. Dr....

Often times as parents, we get so wrapped up in the business of life that we forget the purpose of it all. The Monday through Friday routines are filled with work and school followed by a ton of extracurricular activities. Between soccer practice, band, school plays,...

Kids need to feel heard, but sometimes as parents we are unsure when we need to set limits on the listening. When does listening become manipulation? Sometimes our children can be so convincing that they are “right” about why it’s okay that they are allowed to play...

Tired of the kids constantly talking back? Feel like it’s a losing battle? Children will often try to push their limits by refusing to do chores, homework, and anything they just don’t feel like doing. As parents it’s our job to help them learn that responsibilities...

So the little bundle of joy is finally getting ready to leave the nest. As a parent it is hard to imagine how fast the time flew by. All of your parenting hard work is now being put to the test. Will they make it? Are they making the right choice? Where do they want...

An Office Supply Store created a commercial that sums up the feeling parents and kids have about Back to School. It starts out with the Christmas tune “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” There is a father riding around gliding like an ice skater on a grocery...

We live in a competitive world. We are taught that people need to “fit in” and be successful. As parents we often try to protect our children from the hurts of the world. Sometimes we do this by pushing our kids to be something they are not, instead of nurturing their...

Exercise is not just about weight management and cholesterol. Exercise actually reduces anxiety. When you feel anxious, your brain produces chemicals in response to that “threat” and you go into “fight or flight” mode. Ever wonder when the perceived “threat” leaves...